Creamer's Field —
Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
Fish and Wildlife
The refuge’s mix of wetlands, forests, and open fields supports a remarkable diversity of wildlife, and 148 bird species have been documented. Many migratory birds use the refuge as a crucial stopover, resting and refueling before continuing their journeys. Canada geese, northern pintails, and golden plovers are common during migration, while sandhill cranes, shovelers, and mallards may nest here in summer. Peak migration offers exceptional birdwatching.
Year-round residents—including chickadees, redpolls, ravens, and several owl species—remain through winter.
Twenty-eight species of mammals also inhabit the refuge. Visitors might see moose browsing in birch stands, snowshoe hares feeding on willows, squirrels in spruce trees, or red foxes hunting along field edges.